'14 Lithuania PF/C Rokas Gustys (Hofstra Commit)

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 11 years ago

Rokas Gustys - PF/C
From: Lithuania
School: Oak Hill Academy
Travel/AAU: Boo Williams

Ht: 6'9"
Wt: 245 lbs

RANKINGS:
Scout: 3-star
Rivals:
ESPN:
247:

OFFERS:

INTEREST:

http://phenomhoopreport.com/a-look-at-6 ... as-gustys/

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 11 years ago

US beat Lithuania today by 100-60 in the <19 FIBA World Championships in Prague.
Gustys started the game for Lithuania against the US. Played 15 minutes picking up 4 quick fouls. He want 4-8 from field for 8 points against US's best <19 players. He had 2 rebounds.

Ramulous · Unread post by **Ramulous** » 11 years ago

Biruta is also from Lithuania....must be some connection somewhere....did Biruta do any international play recently?

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 11 years ago

Thanks for the great story, Ramster! I must be blind, but is there a link or anything where it lists Gustys' college offers or interests. Thanks, Bressler.

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 11 years ago

What kind of setup is this? I'm at a wedding Ramster. Won't be able to fix it til Monday.

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 11 years ago

That's a lonnnnggggggggggggggg wedding, TruePoint! (No wonder you have time to visit Keaney Blue!!!!!)

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 11 years ago

Ugh. It was the worst. It was beautiful - out in the finger lakes. But it was my fiance's friends so I didn't know anybody, and it was a LOOOONG drive out there.

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 11 years ago

Here is the write-up on Rokas from last season's Oak Hill midyear review:

6’8 2014 Rokas Gustys: Gustys is a tough and physical player from Lithuania. He is a physically strong PF and is a two handed rebounder. While Gustys is not the most athletic player, he is fundamentally sound and possesses a high basketball IQ. He has nifty feet in the low post area and has extremely soft hands. While Gustys scored the majority of his points on the interior, he has the ability to step out and consistently knock down the perimeter jumper. Gustys is averaging 7.0 PPG going 57-108 from the floor for 53%. Although he has a nice touch, he has struggled at the FT line going 19-39 for only 45%. He averaged 5.7 RPG and look for Gustys to be a major target for his position in the 2014 class.

source: http://phenomhoopreport.com/

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 11 years ago

Having set up the profile for Rokas, I have to admit I'm a little stumped about why ramster started this thread. Any connection to Rhody, or is this just a random human interest piece? If it is the latter, in the future that shouldn't go in the recruiting section.

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 11 years ago

TruePoint wrote:Having set up the profile for Rokas, I have to admit I'm a little stumped about why ramster started this thread. Any connection to Rhody, or is this just a random human interest piece? If it is the latter, in the future that shouldn't go in the recruiting section.

Yes there is a connection. No, it is not a random human interest piece.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 11 years ago

Is he speculating that because the guy is Lituanian,
we must be in on him?
Does this mean Hurley will offer ATP a scholarship?

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 11 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:Is he speculating that because the guy is Lituanian,
we must be in on him?
Does this mean Hurley will offer ATP a scholarship?

No, not speculating because he is Lithuanian. I never even made the connection myself with Biruta until someone here mentioned it.

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 11 years ago

Cool. Thanks Ramster.

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 11 years ago

US beat Serbia for the Gold in Prague.
Lithuania beat Australia for the Bronze. Gustys with 5 points in 9 minutes of play.
Many of the US players and also Gustys now return to North Augusta, South Carolina for the 24 Team EYBL National Championships to be held Thursday through Sunday this week.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 11 years ago

ramster wrote:
rodfromcranston wrote:Is he speculating that because the guy is Lituanian,
we must be in on him?
Does this mean Hurley will offer ATP a scholarship?
No, not speculating because he is Lithuanian. I never even made the connection myself with Biruta until someone here mentioned it.

I'll practice throwing up into a trash can right away, since that's all I'd be good for if I was on scholly under Dan at the moment!!

ramfan85 · Unread post by **ramfan85** » 11 years ago

Don't think we can get ATP. He's a 5 Star recruit in my book.....

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 11 years ago

COACH HURLEY AND STAFF CAN -- AND -- WILL GET A 5-STAR RECRUIT BY THE END OF 2014-15 SEASON!!!!!
(C'mon, ramfan85, I thought that you were, you know……...

)

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 11 years ago

TruePoint: I hope the couple's honeymoon is far more exciting than your time at the festivities! By-the-way: I hope that neither of the happy couple reads your Keaney Blue posts!!!!! Now, that would be a problem!

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 11 years ago

Bress, I'm sure they both had a wonderful time. It was a nice wedding. Just a long way to go for a wedding where you only know 3 or 4 people.

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 11 years ago

Ah, the Finger Lakes! Very beautiful, very serene……AND -- Isn't that where Kramer burned down the "Infamous John Cheever Cabin?!?"

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 11 years ago

"Steal of the Game" award. Note the left hand.
Second video gives a great picture of how important this Bronze Medal was for Lithuania.

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 11 years ago

C'MON!!!! WHADYA THINK, GUSTIS IS ANY GOOD?!?!?!?!?! IT'S A FREAKIN' HIGHLIGHT FILM FROM FIBA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ačiū!!!!!!!!!!! (Thank you, very much!!!!!!!!!!!)

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 11 years ago

I'm still confused, are we recruiting this guy?

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 11 years ago

Ramster started it. I'm in. Are any of you?

Kodėl gi ne?
"Why not?" in Lithuanian

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 11 years ago

Nope.

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 11 years ago

Ramster says there is a "connection" to Rhody, so no harm having a thread. Haven't seem anything linking us with him, so not listing us with interest until there is something to go on.

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 10 years ago

Rick Lewis ‏@Coach_Rick57 2h
I can hear it now. A lot of colleges are going to say,"why didn't we recruit/offer Rokas Gustys" @gr8tness33 of Oak Hill sooner
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bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 10 years ago

Rick Lewis ‏@Coach_Rick57 7h
One player from Oak Hill I always enjoy watching play is @gr8tness33. Had a solid junior year, this will be his year. http://phenomhoopreport.com/a-look-at-6 ... as-gustys/ …
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Rick Lewis ‏@Coach_Rick57 7h
Anxious to visit Oak Hill in September to do my annual pre-season article. Those scrimmage games are intense.
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Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 10 years ago

Still no mention of a connection to URI (or any other school for that matter) .... just interest from lower level D-1 schools.

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 10 years ago

ramster wrote:
TruePoint wrote:Having set up the profile for Rokas, I have to admit I'm a little stumped about why ramster started this thread. Any connection to Rhody, or is this just a random human interest piece? If it is the latter, in the future that shouldn't go in the recruiting section.
Yes there is a connection. No, it is not a random human interest piece.

University of Rhode Island has now offered Rokas Gustys.

This kid's stock is going to continue to rise this year.
Oak Hill Academy (8th ranked USA Today) defeated Archbishop Carroll from Pennsylvania in Overtime 70-61 to win the Chick-fil-A Chamipionship.
Gustys had 15 points and 16 rebounds to lead Oak Hill and he made the All Tournament Team (Consider that Caleb Martin is ranked #59 ESPN, #46 Scout and is from Oak Hill - going to NC State)

Chick Fil A Classic - All Tournament - 2013
So Thon Maker #1 Ranked Player in ESPN Class of 2016
Sr Theo Pinson (UNC) # 13 Ranked Player ESPN Class of 2014
Sr Rokas Gustys
Sr Austin Tilghman
Jr Derrick Jones # 18 Ranked Player in ESPN Class of 2015

Additional Info on Virginia Top 50 Players.
http://phenomhoopreport.com/class-2014- ... -rankings/

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

Visited Charlotte recently; offered by URI and UAB.

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 10 years ago

Five-and-a-half months later, I'm still in…..

ramfan85 · Unread post by **ramfan85** » 10 years ago

With his free throws, he'd be a good fit.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 10 years ago

Good one, 85.

Seriously, I have no clue why these guys are so bad at the FT line. This guy couldn't be any worse than the Big O, or could he?

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

Great. The only Euro who can't shoot free throws, and we're in on him.

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 10 years ago

I hope we get him. But we justtt canttt break the 6'8 6'9 range huh. Lol will there ever be another a 6'10+ recruit at rhody?

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 10 years ago

Iffy, our current center is 13-29 for 44.8%.
Jorday Hare, our center last year was 18-37 for 44.7%.
Gustys last year shot 45% but he was only a Junior and comingoff the bench. He has a nice release so FT Shooting should improve
Gustys Stats from the Chick-Fil-A Tournament this past week:
Game 1 Oak Hill vs Keenan Won 91-40 23min 5-5fg 0-0ft 5 rebounds 10 points 1 block 3 assists
Game 2 Oak Hill vs Weslayan Christian (led by #13 ranked Theo Pinson-UNC)Won 70-46 19min 6-8fg 0-1ft 9 rebs 12 points 2 blocks
Game 3 Oak Hill vs Archbishop Carroll Won 70-61 (OT) 35min 7-12fg 1-4ft 16 rebounds 15 points 1 block
Gustys was Selected to the All Tournament Team He shot 18-25 from the field for 72%.

Oak Hill now 19-1 ranked #8 in USA Today which was last updated on December 10th so Oak Hill will likely move up in the rankings. They have 24 regular season game to go then the playoffs. So their regular season schedule is 44 games - 13 games more than URI plays.

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

Ramster: you made the original post on this ... any update on his recruiting?

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 10 years ago

Iggy1979 wrote:Ramster: you made the original post on this ... any update on his recruiting?

Iggy:
We were first to offer.
Now has offers from Rhode Island, Alabama-Birmingham, Rutgers, Old Dominion, North Carolina - Charlotte
Interest from Pittsburgh, Northwestern, Georgia, Wichita State

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 10 years ago

Well iI hope Gil can befriend him soon because the big boys caught a wiff

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

Dan recently took the blame for not having enough good players on the bus. He now needs to go aggressively after the top 3 or 4 players on his board and get them!

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

Amen, Iggy!

NJ03 · Unread post by **NJ03** » 10 years ago

Iggy1979 wrote:Dan recently took the blame for not having enough good players on the bus. He now needs to go aggressively after the top 3 or 4 players on his board and get them!

When was this?

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 10 years ago

I haven't heard of this either.

He must know it of course, just haven't heard that he admitted it publicly.

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 10 years ago

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 10 years ago

Does Dan really mean "number" or "quality"? I think it's both, actually.

Just hope they get Hare's and Aaman's situations resolved before the end of this season.

Need the open scholarships. If they are gone, would we now have 4 available, adding Powell's and the one left open?

rhodylaw · Unread post by **rhodylaw** » 10 years ago

I don't think mike is gone for good - sounds like they are taking extra precaution to make sure he is healthy before getting back on the court. I would love hare to be back next year. If we make it to the 2nd semester and he has not transferred we have a shot at that.

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

Hurley went on to say that in year 2 he should have the roster in better shape. He's taking responsibility and u have to like that. He's not as far along as he thought he was and knows he needs more pieces. The staff is working like crazy to find some diamonds in the rough.

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

As for Gustys, I'm told its wide open but if there's a leader it's UAB. Not sure how high he us on URI's board.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 10 years ago

Iggy, keep up the good work. You are the man!